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A case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed in Ayrshire.  The Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) is

The APHA has confirmed that there is a ‘very high probability’ of a new introduction of bluetongue virus serotype 3

Based on the BCMS calf registrations data for England and Wales during 2023, there is a notable increase in the

Defra’s UK production figures for March show deliveries totalled 1,322m litres, the same as in 2023.  UK production for the

Beef Cattle prices remain strong but fell back throughout March and are just below 2023 levels.  However, prices appear to

The AHDB has released the first of four reports looking at beef and lamb production standards.  The independent reports, carried

Defra has extended the deadline for responses to its current consultation on Bovine TB to 13th May 2024 (previously 22nd

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on electronic ID technology for cattle.  Farmers are being asked to give their

Annual payments under the 2023 Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) commenced on 28th March 2024.  Payment rates this year

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on banning the use of cages to house laying hens for egg production. 

Arla Foods is investing £179m over the next three years in its Taw Valley plant to produce and export Mozzarella. 

The AHDB is forecasting UK pig meat production to only grow marginally, by 0.6%, in 2024 to 933,000 tonnes.  The

Production GB milk production for April 2023 to January 2024 totals 11.23 billion litres; just 0.6% less than in 2022-23. 

Defra has published its response to the Review of the Great Britain Pig Industry Structure.  The review was undertaken by

Defra has opened a consultation on proposals to introduce a targeted badger culling policy.  Previously, the Government had announced plans

Below we take a look at the latest forecasts for the beef market from the AHDB. Total beef production is

Below we take a look at the latest forecasts for the sheep market from the AHDB. In 2024, the AHDB

Profitability figures from our Friesian Farm model have been updated and are shown in the table below.  Friesian Farm is

Arla has increased its milk price by 3 Euro cents per kg (2.6ppl) from the 1st January 2024.  The size

Cases of Bluetongue continue to be identified through active surveillance in the temporary control zones (TCZ).  As at 24th January

The NFU and NFU Scotland have confirmed that the Statutory Instrument (SI) on milk contracts will be laid before Parliament

The Meadow Farm model has been updated for the LAMMA show.  It is a notional 154 hectare (380 acre) beef,

Defra has opened a consultation on legislation which will allow free-range eggs to continue to be labelled as such for

Tighter beef and lamb supplies in key producing countries across the EU are supporting prices.  Reports from the AHDB reveal